At Total Health Chiropractic, we accept referrals from GPs for bulk billed chiropractic services. This means there are no out-of-pocket payments for the first five visits if you are provided with a Chronic Disease Management (CDM) or Extended Primary Care (EPC) plan. The CDM or EPC plan can also be used to see other health practitioners including physiotherapists and osteopaths.
Important note: While five visits may help begin the management of your condition, more than five sessions may be needed depending on your individual presentation. Your chiropractor will discuss this with you at your appointments. Additional services beyond your CDM/EPC entitlement cannot be bulk billed.
Download a Chronic Disease Management patient information form here
Our chiropractors also accept TAC and DVA. Simply bring the relevant paperwork to your appointment and we can process payments at our practice.
Why choose Total Health Chiropractic as your bulk billing chiropractor?
The team at Total Health Chiropractic are fully qualified, insured and members of their governing association. Our priority is your comfort and confidence in our ability to provide chiropractic care, and we take a thorough approach to assessing your condition.
Our chiropractors assess and manage musculoskeletal conditions, with an emphasis on postural assessment and supporting patients in understanding and managing their musculoskeletal health.
What chronic conditions do we see?
Total Health Chiropractic sees patients of all ages for chronic musculoskeletal conditions, including:
- Back pain
- Neck pain
- Headaches
- Sciatica
- Disc bulges
- Cervicogenic vertigo
- Muscle injuries
- Postural dysfunction
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I get a referral to see a bulk billed chiropractor? To get a referral for bulk billed chiropractic care, you must first visit your GP and ask for a Chronic Disease Management or Extended Primary Care plan. This entitles you to five Medicare-covered visits per year. Once you have your CDM or EPC plan, book an appointment at one of our practices and bring your paperwork so we can claim your visits through Medicare.
Click here to download a CDM information form to take to your GP.
What is a Chronic Disease Management / Extended Primary Care plan? A CDM/EPC plan is a Medicare program designed to encourage a multidisciplinary approach to chronic conditions that are likely to have lasted six months or more. Your GP will determine whether your presentation is suitable for a referral to a chiropractor.
Common chronic conditions eligible for the EPC plan include back pain and other ongoing conditions such as cardiovascular disease, cancer, depression, anxiety and more.
Can my chiropractor help me get these bulk billed visits? Total Health Chiropractic can communicate with your GP when appropriate, providing written summaries of our findings and recommendations. This helps your GP gain a better understanding of your musculoskeletal condition and how chiropractic care may be relevant to your ongoing management.
What if I have already used my CDM/EPC plan this year with another practitioner? If you have already used your five visits during the calendar year, you will not be able to use any more until the following year. If you have visits remaining, you may use them with another practitioner.
How do I know if I have used my bulk billed chiropractic visits this year? To find out how many CDM/EPC visits you have used, contact Medicare directly by calling 132 150.
If I am referred for spinal X-rays by my chiropractor, are they bulk billed too? X-rays are not covered by CDM/EPC plans. However, X-rays may be eligible to be bulk billed directly through Medicare. CT scans and MRIs require a referral from a medical doctor. Some of our practices offer onsite X-rays, which attract a $20 gap fee and are not bulk billed.
What do chiropractic appointments involve? During your initial consultation, your chiropractor will take a thorough history to better understand your condition, followed by a physical assessment including posture and movement analysis. Where clinically indicated, spinal X-rays may be recommended.
During subsequent visits your chiropractor will discuss their findings and outline a tailored care plan, which may include:
- Manual diversified technique
- Extremity adjustments
- Sacro Occipital Technique (SOT)
- Activator method
- Drop piece adjustments
- Soft tissue release
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